Are you wondering how COVID-19 is affecting ICD-10-CM codes? There is a lot to take into consideration and thankfully, HCC Coders is here to break it down for you!
What is the ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19?
There are a few different codes that you should be aware of regarding ICD-10-CM codes and COVID-19. ICD-10-CM code U07.1 is the code for COVID-19 that should be used for those with discharge/service fates on or after April 1, 2020. This code was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is intended to be followed by other appropriate codes. For COVID-19 cases that occurred prior to April 1, 2020, you would need to refer to the supplement to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for coding related to COVID-19.
Are there additional new codes to identify other situations specific to COVID-19?
No, there are not currently other COVID-19 related ICD-10-CM codes. That being said, the CDC is actively monitoring the situation and may release other situation-specific codes relative to COVID-19 as they see fit in the future.
How should cases related to COVID-19 prior to April 1, 2020, the effective date of ICD-10-CM code U07.1, COVID-19 be coded?
For any COVID-19 cases that occurred before April 1, 2020, you will need to refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for coding encounters related to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Is code B97.29, Other coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, limited to the COVID-19 virus? (3/20/2020)
No, the code B97.29 is not exclusively related to the SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV virus related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The code does not distinguish between the over 30 variations of coronaviruses. Due to this, providers are encouraged to develop facility-specific coding guidelines.
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